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The resource hub is exclusively for ACA members and is filled with items from webinars to white papers to market data reports to help our member cideries thrive today and into the fututre.

Our expert-created cider certification program is designed for distributors, servers, sommeliers and others interested in becoming bonafide experts on all things cider.

CiderCon® is the premier cider conference for industry professionals. It is an opportunity to learn, share, taste and network. Join us in Chicago, Illinois from February 5-7, 2025.

About the American Cider Association

The American Cider Association is an organization of cider and perry producers in the United States. Our mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to our members and by advocating on their behalf.

Our Members

Cideries

The people pressing apples and fermenting the juice into delicious cider

Orchards

The farmers cultivating apples for our industry

Restaurants & Bars

The specialty establishments offering robust cider offerings

Suppliers

The suppliers supporting US cidermakers with equipment, ingredients and technology

Retailers & Distributors

The shops and wholesalers helping cider reach consumers

Enthusiasts

The die hard cider fans who help us thrive

Member Benefits

Your Voice in DC

The American Cider Association advocates for cider regularly on the national level.

Cider Market Data

Get access to detailed cider market trends and data reports exclusive to American Cider Association members.

CiderCon® Exclusives

CiderCon® is a global cider conference for cider professionals and it's available at a discount to American Cider Association members.

Webinar

Whether you're starting up or ramping up, the American Cider Association has webinars that will help you get the information you need.

Latest News

July 22: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Bellingham, WA

Earn your cider certification and enjoy a tasting experience at Lost Giants Cider Company! The American Cider Association is excited…

July 23: Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider

Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider in Bellingham, Washington on July 23! Ready to take the next…

July 25: Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in London

Join Us July 25th in London for a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification! For the first time,…

Dry Cider July Looks to Celebrate 0g Residual Sugar Ciders

The ACA’s Dry Cider July campaign is set to launch on July 1, 2024 as a way of highlighting ciders…

Upcoming Events

Science, Practice & Quality-Assured Cider & Perry Production
(Presented by the Cider Institute of North America)
December 9 - 13, 2024
Mount Vernon, WA

Certified Cider Guide Workshop
January 30, 2025
London, England

Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025
February 5, 2024 - 8:30 AM Central
Chicago, Illinois

CiderCon® 2025
Chicago, Illinois
February 5-7, 2025

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